Who elects the president, should the Electoral College fail to do so?

Question

A. both Houses of Congress
B. courts
C. House of Representatives
D. Senate

Answer 1

C. House of Representatives

If the Electoral College fails to elect a president (for example, if there is no majority of electoral votes), the House of Representatives is responsible for electing the president, with each state delegation casting one vote.

Answer 2

If the president negotiates a treaty with another nation, when does it become law in the United States?
A. after it is approved by both houses of Congress
B. after it is approved by the House of Representatives
C. after it is approved by the Senate
D. after it is approved by the Supreme Court

Answer 3

C. after it is approved by the Senate

In the United States, a treaty negotiated by the president must be approved by a two-thirds majority in the Senate in order to become law. It does not require approval from the House of Representatives or the Supreme Court.

Answer 4

Which describes the process of impeachment correctly? By a simple majority, the House of Representatives must vote for the impeachment of a federal official. The Senate then holds a trial.
A. By a simple majority, the House of Representatives must vote for the impeachment of a federal official. The Senate then holds a trial.
B. By a two-thirds majority, the Senate must vote for impeachment of a federal official. The House then holds a trial.
C. By a simple majority, the Senate must vote for the impeachment of a federal official. The Supreme Court then holds a trial.
D. The Supreme Court must agree unanimously to impeach a federal official. Then by a two-thirds majority, both Houses of Congress must vote for impeachment.

Answer 5

A. By a simple majority, the House of Representatives must vote for the impeachment of a federal official. The Senate then holds a trial.

This statement correctly describes the impeachment process. The House of Representatives has the authority to impeach a federal official by a simple majority vote, and then the Senate conducts a trial to determine whether to convict and remove the official from office. A two-thirds majority in the Senate is needed for conviction.